Philips 27M2N5500XD with a 1000Hz dual-mode Fast IPS display is launched

The Philips 27M2N5500XD from the Evnia 5000 series is finally launched in China, promoted as the world’s first true 1000Hz dual-mode gaming monitor. It was unveiled in China in the beginning of December 2025 together with the AOC AGON Pro AGP277QK but was mentioned for the first time at the WePlay Culture Expo 2025, which was held on November 22-23, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition &…

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Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A goes official with a dual-more 4K IPS display

Asus has expanded its gaming monitors lineup with the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A, a 27‑inch gaming monitor that blends 4K fidelity with esports‑grade speed, introducing a rare dual‑mode design that targets both immersive AAA gaming and competitive play. Asus is pushing the boundaries of hybrid gaming displays with the launch of the TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A, a monitor engineered to satisfy players…

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LG Display plans KRW 2 trillion OLED investment in 2026, but holds back on next-gen IT panels

LG Display, fresh off its first profitable year in four years, is preparing to step up investment in 2026 as it seeks to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive OLED market. Despite that, the company is proceeding cautiously on one of the industry’s most closely watched questions: whether and when to commit to large-scale production of next-generation OLED panels for IT devices.

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CIP completes first subsea foundations for Fengmiao wind farm, on track for 2027 completion

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), held a milestone event on January 29, 2026, at Taipei Port to showcase the completion of the first batch of subsea foundation assemblies for the Fengmiao Offshore Wind Farm. The project is on track for full completion in 2027.

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China claims 64% of ESS battery market as South Korea scrambles to launch a comeback

The global energy storage system (ESS) market based on lithium-ion batteries expanded in 2025. According to ET News and Ddaily, SNE Research reported that global shipments of lithium-ion batteries for ESS by manufacturers totaled 550 GWh in 2025, up 79% from 307 GWh in 2024, reflecting strong growth momentum. However, China alone accounted for more than 60% of the total. Unlike electric vehicle (EV) batteries, which are installed in vehicles and then sold to consumers, ESS batteries are typically deployed directly into regional projects. As a result, there is little discrepancy between shipment volumes and actual installed capacity.

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Century Group secures over NT$100 billion in wind power orders

The draft rules for vendor selection in offshore wind power Phase 3-3 have, for the first time, removed localization requirements. However, this has not slowed investment in Taiwan by companies including Century Iron & Steel. Because localization requirements impact domestic suppliers that have already made substantial investments, Century Group calls for a gradual policy adjustment. As the Asia-Pacific offshore wind market continues to grow, Century Group is also accelerating the build-out of production capacity in Indonesia, with plans to explore export opportunities in Japan and South Korea.

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Samsung, SK Hynix target surging growth in automotive memory market for autonomous driving systems

Automobiles are rapidly transforming into servers/smartphones-on-wheels with the advancement of autonomous driving technologies, which has led to a surge in demand for automotive memory. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are viewing the automotive sector as the next major battleground after AI, with both South Korean memory giants taking proactive measures to gain a foothold in this emerging market.

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